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ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) is cheaper at $219.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) or Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) is the cheaper at $219.99.

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Spec ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)
US price $359.95 $219.99
BrandARBBunker Indust
Released
Load capacity (lb) 9900 55000
Material (nylon / tpo) Nylon-blend, patented EXOTRED dual-composite construction Automotive-grade polypropylene with replaceable teeth
Length (in) 45.67
Width (in) 12.99
Thickness (in) 2.56
Weight (lb, per pair unless noted) 18.08
Tread / nub design Patented SIPE-LOCK grip profile with Progressive Variable Tooth Design engineered to match tire sipes; dedicated entry/exit points and contoured ramp shape Interlocked diamond tooth pattern with replaceable teeth; flexes up to 120 degrees without fracturing; built-in center jack base
Temperature resistance -15C to 70C (5F to 158F) ambient
Mounting pin compatibility Not specified by ARB; sold without a dedicated roof-rack mounting kit Includes dedicated roof-rack mounting kit (bundled with this SKU)
Sold as pair pair, with mounting kit and jack base bundled

Sources — ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair): store.arbusa.com (verified 2026-08-09). Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair): bunkerindust.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) and Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Load capacity (lb): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) 9900 vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) 55000
  • Material (nylon / tpo): ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Nylon-blend, patented EXOTRED dual-composite construction vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Automotive-grade polypropylene with replaceable teeth
  • Tread / nub design: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Patented SIPE-LOCK grip profile with Progressive Variable Tooth Design engineered to match tire sipes; dedicated entry/exit points and contoured ramp shape vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Interlocked diamond tooth pattern with replaceable teeth; flexes up to 120 degrees without fracturing; built-in center jack base
  • Mounting pin compatibility: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) Not specified by ARB; sold without a dedicated roof-rack mounting kit vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) Includes dedicated roof-rack mounting kit (bundled with this SKU)
  • Sold as: ARB TRED Pro Black/Black Recovery Boards (Pair) pair vs Bunker Indust Gen 11th Recovery Traction Boards with Jack Base (Pair) pair, with mounting kit and jack base bundled

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